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Ballet

The Maiden of Venice

Birmingham Royal Ballet

  • Date night
  • Great for groups
  • Family-friendly
  • Early finish
Date
Sat, 27 Feb 2027
Time
14:00 · 2h 45m
Venue
Birmingham Hippodrome
City
Birmingham
Conductor
Gavin Sutherland
Tickets
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Summary

Yu Kurihara takes the title role in Carlos Acosta’s production of this Minkus ballet, conducted by Gavin Sutherland with the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Why it's fantastic

Experience Carlos Acosta’s fresh vision for this vibrant classic, featuring Yu Kurihara as the spirited heroine caught in a Mediterranean whirlwind of romance and deception. The soaring melodies of the nineteenth-century score provide a lively backdrop for a lengthy evening of virtuosic dancing and intricate period costumes that bring old Venice to life.

Programme

  • 01Ludwig Minkus - Original score
  • 02Carlos Acosta - Choreography
  • 03Carlos Acosta - Production
  • 04Anna Fleischle - Production set and costume design

Soloists

  • Yu Kurihara

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